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November2007 Volume 49 Number 11 |
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Written by Staff of Pacific Yachting
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Table of Contents
FEATURES
 Eight Funky Marinas in the Broughtons (Content available online)
Ever popular with cruisers seeking beauty and respite, the Broughton archipelago is dotted with a delightful mix of resorts, each with its own unique flavour and specialty.
By Meredith Woodward
 Did You Hear the Bad News About Your Boat?
There are few things worse than seeing one’s beloved boat damaged. If not properly covered by insurance, the repair bill could be one of them. Here’s a look at the finer points of marine insurance.
By Diane Selkirk
 TGIF: Thank Goodness It's Friday Harbour
There is a subtle but distinct difference between the Canadian Gulf Islands and the U.S. San Juan Islands, and it is perhaps most obvious at the bustling port of Friday Harbor. Discover the vibrancy and unique quality of this popular destination.
BY John Lund & Marianne van Toor
Sailing the Google Sea
If every voyage is an exploration, nowhere is that more evident than in the online logbooks of cruising sailors on Google Earth. This free software offers a wealth of information and useful visual references, giving it tremendous potential as a navigation aid.
By Alex Morton
 Mooring Buoys: Our Love-Hate Relationship (Content available online)
With the cost and availability of marina space becoming increasingly prohibitive, permanent mooring buoys are being seen in more and more places. The question of their legality and obstruction to anchoring in popular destinations brings up important points about how we use our sheltered waters.
By Catherine J. Johnson
 Critter Control: Handy Tips to Get Rid of Unwelcome Guests
Be they birds, mice or otters, pests and boats just don’t mix—but not for lack of trying. They’ll do anything to come aboard, constructing nests, making pantries of the mainsail or captaining the dinghy. Evict pests for good with these helpful tips.
By Robert Buller
Understanding the Wind Regimes of the West Coast, Part I (Content available online)
The first of a two-part series on B.C. weather focuses on migratory storm systems—the low-pressure systems that track across the North Pacific—and how they affect our winds.
By Eric Holden
 Personal Survival Gear
B.C.’s cold northern waters are no place for a winter dip. Both on deck and in the water, comfort and survival depends on having the proper gear. Here, the latest in cold weather and survival clothing.
By Dale Miller
DEPARTMENTS View From Here (Content available online)
Mooring Woes
By Peter A. Robson
Letters
Currents
PY launches online bookstore; New marina for West Van? Coal Harbour turns 10; and more
Compiled by Hilary Henegar
Galley
Cooking With Sherry
By James Barber
Off The Shelf
Innovative New Products
By Robert Buller
Reflections
Bottled Water and Sandwiches
By Catherine Dook
Coastlines
War Names
By Andrew Scott
 Ask the Pros (Content available online)
• Low sulphur diesel
• Caulking compounds
By the Staff of Quadrant Marine Institute
Chartering
Chartering the Greek Isles
BY Chris Caswell
Boats
New Boat Sail
CATALINA 320
By Sven Donaldson
New Boat Power
ACB 32
By Roger McAfee
Onboard Sail
HUNTER 49
By Sven Donaldson
Onboard Power
MARQUIS 65
By Martyn Clark
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